False Heads: Plus Support

False Heads are an east London-based three-piece rock/punk band consisting of Luke Griffiths (Vocals/Guitar), Jake Elliott (Bass) and Barney Nash (Drums/Vocals).
Having met at Coopers’ Company and Coborn School in Upminster, the three members reconvened after University to make music together in late 2015. While all members had collaborated creatively with each other in the past and Griffiths had previously released music under the title, this marked the first time they began to perform together as ‘False Heads’.

While playing at the Black Heart in Camden in November 2015, False Heads caught the attention of former Ramones manager Danny Fields also famous for signing Iggy Pop & The Stooges and The MC5. Fields began to take an interest in and to mentor the band, even declaring that they were “the future of Rock and Roll”.

After releasing a number of singles in 2016 and playing venues including the Roundhouse in July 2016 for the 30th anniversary of the Ramones’ performance, False Heads released their debut EP Gutter Press in March 2017.

The EP received critical acclaim and extensive radio play, both domestically and internationally. Alongside being played on Radio 1 and recording a live session on Radio X, Iggy Pop championed the band on his Radio 6 Music programme.

In the United States Rodney Bingenheimer regularly praised the band and played Gutter Press tracks on his Sirius XM show. The band also performed at a number of festivals – including Isle of Wight Festival, Y Not Festival, Reading Festival and supported The Libertines on their ‘Tiddeley Om Pom Pom Tour’ later that year.

In November 2017 the band were included on the bill at “A Peaceful Noise”, a show celebrating the life of Nick Alexander, who was killed during the Bataclan terrorist attack in 2015. False Heads performed alongside Frank Turner, Band of Skulls and Josh Homme at the ULU in Bloomsbury, London.

False Heads were included in The Independent’s list of bands to watch in 2018 and released their single “Retina” via Vallence records in March 2018 to co-incide with their appearances at Liverpool Sound City, The Alternative Escape in Brighton, Liverpool Calling, Camden Rocks & InMusic Festival in Croatia.

After the hectic summer False Heads are heading out on their own headline tour starting in Galway & Dublin in Eire on 6th Sept, playing 18 dates across the UK and then onto the Netherlands, Germany & France.

Event Information

12+ events: ticket holders must be 12 years of age minimum and accompanied by an adult if under 16 years of age.

14+ events: ticket holders must be 14 years of age minimum and accompanied by an adult if under 16 years of age.

18+ events: ticket holders must be 18 years of age, minimum. Photographic ID may be required.

The Classic Grand work closely with Police Scotland’s licensing division to review our policies and ensure a safe environment within the venue. Under 25s require valid photographic ID* to purchase alcohol.

Find Us

Classic Grand

18 Jamaica StreetGlasgow,ScotlandG1 4QD

Phone:+44(0)141 847 0820

Travel

Train
Glasgow Central train station is located a few hundred metres from the venue with train links to major cities in the U.K. Queen Street train station is a few minutes walk from the venue, with links to most major cities in Scotland and England. National Rail Enquiry Tel: 08457 48 49 50.

Underground
The closest underground station is St. Enoch's station, a few hundred metres from the venue.

Bus
Buchanan Bus Station is located within 10 minutes walking distance of the venue, with links to local and national bus services. Airport shuttle buses also run to Glasgow Airport from this station.

Taxi
Several taxi ranks are located within a few hundred metres of the venue. Black hackney cabs can be hailed on the street.